Starts & Acceleration: Blending Drills into Practice with Jerome Missaien

Coach Jerome Missaien's course, "Starts & Acceleration - Blending Drills into Practice," provides a deep dive into the critical fundamentals of explosive sprinting. Covering topics such as The Importance of Posture & Positioning, Wall Drills for Acceleration Mechanics, and Effective Block Starts, this course is a must for coaches and athletes looking to maximize their speed potential. Coach Missaien emphasizes how drills like A-Skips, Wall Drills, and Resistance Sprints directly translate to improved acceleration and efficiency on the track. By blending these drills seamlessly into practice sessions, he ensures that athletes develop strong drive phases, optimized ground contact mechanics, and better sprint posture—all crucial for shaving off valuable milliseconds in competition.

Beyond technique, this course highlights how progressive overload, sprint-specific strength training, and strategic rest intervals contribute to long-term speed development. The integration of sled sprints, wicket drills, and contrast training helps athletes build both power and technical precision.

Through a structured approach, Coach Missaien breaks down how to transition from drills to full-speed sprints, ensuring that every movement pattern learned in practice becomes second nature in competition. Whether you're coaching beginners or refining elite sprinters, this course is an essential guide to turning raw speed into efficient, race-winning acceleration.